ECONOMY
Nepal, India reach agreement to expand cross-border transmission lines
Nepal, India reach agreement to expand cross-border transmis...
The Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, and India's Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, has signed an important agreement for the expansion of the cross-border transmission line between Nepal and India.
Apr 23, 2025
Market
NRB to mop Rs 35 billion to manage liquidity
NRB to mop Rs 35 billion to manage liquidity
With excess liquidity in the market, the central bank is using its deposit collection instrument to withdraw Rs 35 billion for a period of 21 days as part of its liquidity management efforts.
Apr 23, 2025
POLITICS
Indian Power Minister Khattar offers prayers at Muktinath Temple
Indian Power Minister Khattar offers prayers at Muktinath Te...
Indian Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar offered prayers at the Muktinath Temple this morning. He was accompanied by Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka.
Apr 23, 2025
Nepali national among those killed by terrorists in India’s Kashmir
Nepali national among those killed by terrorists in India’s...
A Nepali national has been confirmed among the victims of a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region.
Apr 23, 2025
POLITICS
Lamichhane to remain in custody for now
Lamichhane to remain in custody for now
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane will remain in custody for now, as the Supreme Court has issued a show cause order in response to a habeas corpus petition.
Apr 23, 2025
Market
Gold price plunge by Rs 7,500 after nearing Rs 200,000
Gold price plunge by Rs 7,500 after nearing Rs 200,000
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold dropped by Rs 7,500 per tola on Wednesday. On Tuesday, gold had reached an all-time high of Rs 197,900 per tola.
Apr 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Former IGP Thapa passes away
Former IGP Thapa passes away
Former Inspector General of Nepal Police (IGP) Durlabh Kumar Thapa died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Born on Shrawan 30, 1986 BS, Thapa served in the Nepal Police from 2035 BS to 2039 BS, earning a reputation as a capable and dedicated officer.
Apr 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Thame hosts pre-Sagarmatha Sambad, issues five-point declaration
Thame hosts pre-Sagarmatha Sambad, issues five-point declara...
The government successfully held the pre-event of the upcoming "Sagarmatha Sambad" in Thame, Solukhumbu, which will take place from May 16 to May 18.
Apr 23, 2025
Market
US dollar sells at Rs 136.61, euro at Rs 156.91
US dollar sells at Rs 136.61, euro at Rs 156.91
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the official foreign exchange rates for today. The central bank set the buying rate of one US dollar at Rs 136.01 and the selling rate at Rs 136.61. On Tuesday, Nepal Rastra Bank set its buying rate at Rs 135.91 and selling rate at Rs 136.51.
Apr 23, 2025
POLITICS
FM Rana: We are confirming the details of the Nepalis who lost their lives in Pahalgam
FM Rana: We are confirming the details of the Nepalis who lo...
Foreign Minister Dr Arjun Rana Deuba expressed that the Government of Nepal is shocked and saddened by the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Apr 23, 2025